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r. j, Hornick- Grand Ridge.

The live and wide awake village Of Grand
Ridge is all aglow with holiday goods, and
the large double store of X. j. Hornick is an
actual surprise to the visitor from town the
size of Ottawa or Streator. Although Grand
Ridge, as a corporation, is not of the largest
yet it is metropolitan in ambition aud busi-
ness enterprise, and there is not farmer in
that vicinity but can step into Horick's store
and find everything he needs in the line OF
dry goods, carpets, clothing and groceries,
The assortment is complete in every depart
ment, and the goods new, especially in the
dreas good and notion supplies. In the lat
ter, the house is credit to the county. No
pains has been spared to make the holiday
sale an attractive one, and the beauty of all,
is, a saving IN prices Of tpenty per cent
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shes YOurn"

"Sneb fOurn"
The most unromantic and matter Of fact
husband chronicled this year is James Conk
ling, 9 rsilrosder living at La Sale. James
had been on the road for couple Of days
and when he landed at the door Of his for
mer domicile, his tootsy wootsy, the pride
of his homeIy heart, had flown over the
garden wall, He hunted up handsome Trip
Nertney, La Sales dandy copper, and TO-.
gether they searched the Polish city, finding
Mrs. Conkling and the children in the Low.
ing embraces of Charles 0 Donnel, with
Mrs. C's mother as a sort Of adjunct to give
the affair an air of comfort. 1t seems that
the Conklings formerly resided in Princeton,
and that the charming Mrs. c. became ihfat-
usted with the handsome O'Donnel to such
an extent that when she was separated from
him by their removal to La Sale, she
mourned his absence as Grecian mother
mourning for her young who came not. Any
way she wrote repeatedly to Charles and he
responded, coming to board ct the home Of
the unsuspecting husband. conkling took
the matter very cody, stayed all night and
left with his children for Princeton in the
morning. BEFORE leaving he shook hands
with Charles, saying, "Chsrley take good
care of her, she's yourn.'
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Where Are You Going

For your fine furniture for holiday presents'
To r. II. Beslman's, on Main street. Why!
Because he has a fine stock Of furniture,
such as parlor suits, in plush, walnut bed
room sets, cabinets, secretaries, marble top
center tables, rocking chairs, &C.. &e., and
sells them at bottom figures, He has the
best sewing machiue in the world, the Amer
lean No. 7. He has plain and substantial
furniture, too. In fact, Mr.. Bestman can
rive you satisfaction in goods and prices.
Call and see him.
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Ottawa, Dec. IL, 1887.

Rev. D. II. Holmes, Sunday evening, in
the First Methodist church will preach on
the " Slow Young Men Of New Times and
Old Times" All classes Of young men are
especially invited.
Sunday morning Rev. N. II. AItell, d. D.,
prsaches. Love Feast at 81 Q. m. Commun-
ion after sermon in the morning.
The Methodist Sunday school propose to
have concert Christmas evening, and be-
tween the holidays, . sleigh ride and supper.
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A Miracle Performed in Our Midst.

MRs. DIR. KICK. K,nd Friends IL feal
that should be negleoting my duty were |
to fail in giving you my testimony to the
value Of your good advise and medicines.
For feal you have saved my life. | have
been sick nearly ten months, and have been
under several doctors care. and taken va
rious kinds Of medicines, but secured no
benefit from them. coughed continually
day and night, and had night sweats, was
so weak wanted to sit or lie down most Of
the time, could hardly 20 up or down stairs
80 short was my breath. My hands and
feet were cold at times, and had high fevers
and severe headaches. At times | had an
all gone fealing in my stomach, and often
severe pains and running off at the bowels.
had pains in my chest, lungs and back,
and often cutting sharp pains in my leart.
No appetite at all and was very nervous.
My menses had stopped for six months.
In March last got q severe cold. In May
doctors in Ottawa. They said had Puln-
anary Consumption and could not live, and
every one believed It but my mother, who
said she would not give me up. She consul
ted Mrs. DR.. Keck by letter. The doctor
did not want to take my case IS she had
ne yer seen me, but finally concluded to send
me some medicines which she thought would
help me, but would not promise anything
until she had made personal examinations.
began to take her medicine In July, and
soon was fealing better, my appetite return
ed, all my severe pains have about left me,
can walk mile without fatigue, and eat
"A hearty "A anyone nv bowels rive me no
trouble, and menses returned after two
months, treatment. When placed myself
under your care | weighed 80 pounds
and now weigh 100 pounds, 10 pounds
more than ever in my life, and in fact have
improved so much am perfect wonder to
every person that sees me even. the old doc.
tor, and nothing would tempt me to give up
your treatment. There Is not night but
what my mother says, God Bless Dr. Keok
in her prayers, for what you have done for
me, and she said she would advise every
sufferer to visit you
hope any person as sick as | was will
not despair for their is help for them through
Mrs. DR.. Keck. wish you good luck Dear
Doctor. If anybody wishes to know more
in regard to my case let them address me or
my father. ANNIE Il. PARTRIDGE.
LEWIS J. PARTRIDGE.
Ottawa Ills, Nov. q. 1887. Box III.
We learn the Doctor will favor Ottawa
with q visit Dec. 90, for four days, office at
the Cliftor House. All should avail them.
selves Of this opportunity to consult this
famous doctor. Consultation she extends
free Of charge as usual
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Da. j. 8. Lewis.

Lewis, in Grand Ridge, and purchase your
holiday goods. Everything new and good
also pure drugs, and medicines. You car
save 20 per cent on any of his holiday goods.
No expense to eat up profits. Grand Ridge
merchants are always good.uatured and &C
and the doctor is no exception
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Parties In the vicinity Of Utica never h ad a
better show in that town for holiday goods
In til. way of confectionery than the display
made by Ira Conover. He has made out a
special price list for holidays, which includes
all choice groceries, and new line Of tea, all
sold for less money for the same quality OF
goods than offered by any other merchant.
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The boys Of 70. D. will give grand
masked carnival, under the direction Of the
rink managers, Messrs Buffers & Co., on the
evening of December 9th. There is prom
ise Of grand time, and lovers Of the gro.
tesque and he beautiful should not miss it.
The gentlemen of the Baptist churoh gave
their annual tea on Thursday evening. 1t
WAS largely attended.
The Misses Fiske gave very pleasant
angling party to about fifteen couple on
Saturday evening in honor Of their guest,
Miss Porter Of Keene, N. H.
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The houses purchased by the c., B. & Q.
on Walnut 81. have oil been removed but one,
and the rcsd Is now laying two much needed
side tracks on the vacant ground, which to
strangers looks like the scene Of late con.
Aagration.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-17

Jack Nc Neil. the Streator saloon keeper
who is charged with an assault to commit
murder on DR., Burson, was bound over to the
grand jury on Wednesday in bonds Of $1,000.
Before the hearing of the States case against
him, Mcneil went to Justice Dicus and Of
fered the latter s. to "be easy on him." when
his trial came off, but upon Deus refusing
the bride, Mcneil took II change Of venue,
only to have the attempted bribery exposed.
The city council revoked his license as soon
us the hearing had been concluded.
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The ladies' of the First Presbyterian church
at Grand Ridge will give an old-fashioned
New England supper at Poundstone's hall,
(the rink on Thursday evening, Dec. 22d.
Music and other entertainments will be fur.
nished Supper ct o'clock.
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Large Photographs,
Such as Bowman is now making, are very
appropriate holiday presents.
Obituary.


Mrs. Mary A. Nattinger, wife Of Deacon J.
G. Nsttinger, died at her home on the East
side on Sunday afternoon. last, at the age Of
81 years. Mrs. ! Nattinger was born in
Rehobeth, Mass, near the city Of Provi.
dence, r. l., and there grew up to woman
hood. She engaged in the occupation Of
teacher in the public schools Of Rehobeth,
and later in Springfield, Ohio. She was
married to Mr.. Nattinger in 1886, and has
been resident Of this city for many years.
The funeral took place from her late resi-
dence at 2 O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon,
and was largely attended.
Ex.SHERIFF HURLBuRr.-The funeral of
Ex.Sherif Henry Hurlburt, were conveyed
to this city from Joliet on the Rock Island
road at 1880 on Monday morning, and laid
rest in Ottawa Avenue cemetery. Mr.. Hurl.
burt was, in the early days prominent
business and political figure in this county.
He came to this city in 1888, with his broth
or DR.. Hurlburt, who died here in 1916.
For four years, 1884 to 1888, he was
member of the firm of Reddick & Hurlburt,
grocers, and carried on the business alone
while Mr.. Reddick was sheriff From 1886
to 1850 he served the county ably in the
capacity of Sheriff, and after the expiration
Of his term removed to Joliet, where he
leaves wife to mourn his departure. He
was II years old, and had smassed some
property. Rev. M. X. Whtllesey officiated
at the grave.
MILTON PIEsTER.--Milton Piester, of Pies
ter & Wilson, of Marselles, died at his
home in that city on Friday evening last.
His death was very sudden, resulting from
the rupture of blood vessel in his brain. lie
had arisen at q usual hour in the morning,
and went about his business with his custo.
mary attention. After being at his office
a short time, hs was attacked with pain and
vomiting, and upon physicia being called
he was taken to his home. where he expired
in great pain toward midnight. in the midst
Of his sorrowing wife and family.
lie was one of Msrseilles' most enterpri-
sing citizens; and his death leaves vacancy
in the social and business life Of the city,
which 1t will be difficult to fill. lie was laid
at rest in the pretty Marseilles cemetery,
Rev. Warren f. Day of this city officiating.
Mrs. w. J. DAvIs.-Mrs W. J, Davis, wife
of well to do mechanic OF Dayton, passed
away at her residence in that village on
Saturday evening last, after an illness Of
two weeks with yellow jaundice. She was
very popular lady, and her loss is deeply
felt in the little village in which she has re.
sided 80 long. She leaves a husband and
three children, and was thirty .three years
Of age.
The funeral toak place from the late resi-.
denoe on Monday afternoon.
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The Knights Of Pythias Ball, at Washing.
ton Hall, Marseilles, on Thursday evening
was an unqualified success in every sense Of
the word. 1t was masquerade ball too,
and no two costumes we're alike, except the
groupes or course as Stone and six or
seven others hadn't been to ball for ten
years they were little awkward, but what
more could be expected. Stones costume
was even more killing than as described in
last weeks issue, and the way Sammy Rob
inson and Charlie Dawell kicked themselves
after the unmasking would have made angels
weep. You see Stone really looked i'm .
mense. He resembled q budding maiden
fresh from the enchanting influence of Vas
sar, and consequently Charley and Sammy
would dance with no one else all evening.
Mayor and Mrs. Allen entertained few
friends on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Fullerton and Miss Bushnell enter
tanned TIE euchre club on Tuesday evening,
Some forty odd guests were present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-17

DR.. Wells is wearing an overcoat made
from thirty.scven coon skins. He says that
the only difficulty he experiences with 1t Is,
that every time he hears dog bark he has all
he can do TO keep from climbing tree.
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Friday Evening"

Dec. ODD, 1880 p. NJ. the time;
KENDALL's, 72l LA SALE ST., the place;
Drawing that ele- p.rop tie occa-
CANT wrought iron ~ sion.
Somebody is bound to get Christmas pres
ent A few tickets left. II you want a
chance to get rich, buy a ticket, before next
Friday ecening, and if the "god Of luck ia
vors you will deliver the heaviest present to
your house received there in many year.
DON'T FORGET.
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NoTICE.-The business of the old firm Of
Corcoran & Schaefer will be conducted at
the old stand by the undersigned, who takes
this means to thank all old customers for
their past patronage, and that he hopes to
merit its continuance by furnishing good
work at low prices. Stock will always be
complete in every department.
JOHN C. CoRCoRAS.
Ottawa, Dec. IL, 1887.
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Your X.Mas Table

Will not be complete without basket Of
nuts and basket Of choice candies. McMul
len has the biggest stock in this line this
year, and can supply all corners. Plenty Of
clerks, you won't have to wait. Don't for
get the nuts and candy.
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Albums at Half Price.

Bowman is slaughtering the prices Of Pho.
tograph Albums. Go and see about it. Al
buns that we're formerly sold at $3.50, now
so cts. Large albums that formerly sold st
SIS 90, now $500; and ten dollar albums for
81 90, &c., &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-17

The Yorkvllle court house Is completed
and the Record says II Is not such build.
Ing Is was destroyed by fire last March.
Driving In Of the cupola gives 1t squat
appearance, while the old one was digni-
ned. The fence across the court room to
separate the court and spectators has no
style about II, and the color Of the interior
paint is horrld.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-17

John Denickson, of streator, was placed in
the county jail on Wednesday afternoon on
charge Of stealing watch from Robert
Brown, q Santa Fe employee. Denickson 10
also suspected Of connection with various 9th
or robberies
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(trAnd Ridge.

j. f. MCMILLAN, the hardware man, invites
special attention Of the farmers to his closing
sale Of heating and cooking stoves-prices
low-the best bargains ever offered yet Also
full line OF table cutlery, Rodgers silver
ware, &c, for holidays. W.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-17

That's what some beautiful young ladies
said when, at Bowman's gallery recently,
they saw the new style Christmas photo
graphs.
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Dissolution OF Co-Partnership.

The firm of Corcoran & Schaefer is here.
by dissolved by mutual consent, and John c,
Corcoran is hereby authorized to settle out
standing accounts.
Parties indebted to the above firm will
please call and settle.
JOHN c. CoRCoRAY,
JOSEPH ScHAEFER.
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graphs.

New Milk-fne jersey Cows, for sale by
II. F. BENNETT, Deer Park.
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Ottawa, H., Dec. 18th, 1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-13

The Sherman-Blaine Fight In Ohio.
NEGOTIATING FOR BLAINE oRGAN-rnr BETWEEN
GEN. BEATTY AND GOV. FORAKER.
telegram to the New York Sun from Columbus,
June IL, says: The Sherman-Blaine fight in Ohio
still goes bravely on. Negotiations have been
opened by BlaineS friends to buy the Ohio State
Journal and make an Out-and-out Blaine paper OF
it. to counteract the work of the Cincinnati Conn.,
mercial- Gazette, the Sherman organ.
Gov. Foraker and Gen. Beatty, two very earnest
tilt over an interview with the governor. printed
In the Cincinnati Enquirer. Beatty is evidently
still over the fact that Foraker beat him for
the republican nomination for governor In 1885,
Foraker says he is for Sherman, while Beatty fav-
ors the Maine statesman. Foraker does not want
the Presidential issue between Blaine and Sher-
man brought into the State campaign this fall, as
harm. Beatty thinks otherwise, and there may
be fight over the question in the convention at
Toledo next month. Here Is Beatty's published
am not one OF Shermans warmest supporters
am not doing anything 70 promote hts Candidacy,
and don't intend to. The governor speaks the
tion in 1883. Foster had packed the Convention
for him, and he couldn't avoid being nominated in
that way. The governor beat Kennedy, Rose and
Beatty In the Springfield convention without half
trying, and might with the greatest ease have
downed a whole regiment OF such fellows. The
governor Is the greatest man n0W before the
people. Foster used to be, but Foster has crawled
and disappeared. Until Foster crawls out again
Foraker win continue the biggest man on the
globe. II Ohio wants John Sherman In 1888 I
as
.'red-hot Blaine men" would be driven into the
democratic party by resolution favorinG the
see anS honesty Of TIE ssne
men," and VIII probably be regarded BY them a.
an insult. JOHN BEATTY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-13
Supposed Lynchtng in Ohio.
A NEGRO WHO ATTEMPTED TO OUTRAGE AN OIL 10 4 A pY
ROrNp HANgISG A rRpp

ZESIA. o., June l3-At jamestown. this county,
a colored man, made a desperate attempt at MUIR
der and rape upon an old colored lady, Martha
Thomas, AGED nearly seventy-nve years. He gained
entrance TO her log cabin by digging trench rrorl
the outside and coming up from the hole Into the
room In which the old lady was sleeping. most
desperate struggle ensued, in which the old lady
was terribly mangled and was unconscious when
found. An alarm was given and the assailant ar
rested, but broke through the guard and escaped.
The neighborhood was greatly excited over the
affair and the fugitive negro hunted down. In tue
fair grounds. where the cyclone played such fear
ful havoc sometime ago. are many trees bent by
the storm and making excellent gallows. 10 one
OF these the dead body or Betters was found hang
ing this morning. cold and dead. Whether hung
by the mob or by his own hand cannot be deter
mined at this time, but IL is generally thought
tnat the work was quietly done by the infuriated
citizens OF jamestown In the dead hour OF night,
and strict secrecy sworn on the spot by the
avengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-13
Alexandria Affair.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR.

CORPORATION MATTERs.-The present city coun-
s ls WI" ne er ers oe1io aeOfrow WI, hs s ana saen:
its successor comes In at the close OF this
month. The business OF the year is now being
wound up and preparations for the new fiscal year
are In progress. TIE revenue bills having been
passed early, the tax bills now being made out
and Will be in the hands of collectors Hill and
Field In short time; and as 10 per cent discount
is allowed on all bills paid before the LIST OF July
more than half OF the taxes Will be In the hands OF
the collectors by that time. Meanwhile the bonds
OF all the new officers have been approved and the
collectors are settling up with the finance commit
tee for the present year. The organization OF the
common council has been outlined by the action
or the democratic caucus, and Mr.. J. T. Sweeney
will be PRESIDENT. K Cation, clerk, and Night
OF the board or aldermen, j. j. Jameson, clerk, and
VIM Rudd messenger.
THE PARRoTkER CAuGHr-Geo Smith, the par
rot man. wel-known in the District OF Columbia,
was sent TO jail by the mayor OF Alexandria this
afternoon for false pretenSes. For months
me- pafos Rey 10 sd Ss sc%s
were presents sent them from friends, only
cage being needed to bring them safely from the
Lieut. Smith, OF the police force ana ordered meat
from the market TO be sent TO a vessel at Reeds
wharf, meanwhile taking some pounds In advance
NOTES.-The Corporation Court Judge Meade,
began Its June term at the courthouse this morn
ing Some OF its time Will be occupied In the yeri-
liquor dealers under the law OF the COMMONWEALTH
The Christian Association holds a meeting to-
night at its rooms on King street.-The receipts
by the State treasurer here are very slight Money
.Rag-tag and bobtai" dogs still flourish here but
as Only ao1us 4oo nave 81 iar gotten Iags me rag
Rev. j. L. French preached at the pastorless SEQ.
ond Presbyterian church here yesterday.-Jacob
Herndon, a carpenter well-known In Washington,
died here on Saturday at his residence on Pitt
street--Wm Ellzy, colored, arrested here, charged
with tnelt, mas been sent 70 Fairfax jail
dered the captaincy OF the Alexandria Rlfes II he
will accept the place.-The Johnson Young con-
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A special from Harrisburg to the New York
Herald says: The political effect Of the miscar.
riage OF the general revenue measure threatens
to be serious enough TO defeat the republicans at
the next election and the leaders OF the party are
beginning to agitate the calling Of special session
short time before the election to enact the de-
feated measure into law. large majority OF the
republican newspapers In the State are clamor1no
for an extra session, as the counties would derive
revenue Of about 81 200 600 year from the taxa
Il on OF the judgments and mortgages OF corpora
lions as proposed by the bill.
Governor Beaver at 0rSt secuted the idea OF con-
ventng the legislature In extra session, and to
Keep the expenditures within the revenue has al
ready vetoed appropriations aggregattng nearly 81
100000. But the Governor is weakening and he will
probably call special session In the a In the in.
terest Of the republican party. The session
would cost about soc, 900, while the omission OF
the signature OF the president OF the senate to the
revenue bill, thus preventing the Governor from
approving 1t, saves the corporation about 81 200-
600 a year.
An Investigation looking TO the disclosure Of the
means adopted to prevent this bill from being ap-
proved by the Governor Is probable, as well as q
special session OF the legislature